Comedy ·Music ·Romance · United States of America · 1936 · 1h 45m

Born to Dance

Born to Dance poster
Director
Roy Del Ruth
Cast
Eleanor Powell as Nora Paige James Stewart as Ted Barker Virginia Bruce as Lucy James Una Merkel as Jenny Saks Sid Silvers as 'Gunny' Sacks Frances Langford as 'Peppy' Turner
Crew
Ray June — Director of Photography Blanche Sewell — Editor Cole Porter — Original Music Composer Jack McGowan — Screenplay Sid Silvers — Screenplay Jack McGowan — Story
Tagline

M*G*M's successor to 'THE GREAT ZIEGFELD'

Synopsis

On leave, a sailor falls in love with a young lady aspiring to become a Broadway dancer, but their relationship is jeopardized by an established Broadway star, who is also enamored by him.

Trailer Born to Dance — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Roy Del Ruth Director Ray June Director of Photography Blanche Sewell Editor Cole Porter Original Music Composer Jack McGowan Screenplay Sid Silvers Screenplay Jack McGowan Story Buddy G. DeSylva Story Sid Silvers Story Jack Cummings Producer Adrian Costume Design
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